Read latest news, 8 soldiers killed, 3 missing in Boko Haram ambush on military convoy in Borno
At least eight soldiers were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists yesterday Thursday, February 9th, along Ajiri-Dikwa road in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops were escorting about 200 newly-trained soldiers from Maiduguri to Dikwa when they were ambushed by the terrorists around
7:30pm.
"There was a heavy gunfight. At least eight soldiers have been confirmed killed and two others injured. Boko Haram also suffered losses" a military source told AFP.
"It was a surprise attack and this is what led to the casualty toll," the source added on condition of anonymity.
A Civilian JTF member, who confirmed the attack said as many as 10 soldiers may have been killed.
At least eight soldiers were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists yesterday Thursday, February 9th, along Ajiri-Dikwa road in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops were escorting about 200 newly-trained soldiers from Maiduguri to Dikwa when they were ambushed by the terrorists around
7:30pm.
"There was a heavy gunfight. At least eight soldiers have been confirmed killed and two others injured. Boko Haram also suffered losses" a military source told AFP.
"It was a surprise attack and this is what led to the casualty toll," the source added on condition of anonymity.
A Civilian JTF member, who confirmed the attack said as many as 10 soldiers may have been killed.
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